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Test-taking strategies and steps to succeed as an EMT
No two EMT exam experiences are exactly alike, as questions are tailored to the test-taker and range in topics from handling medical emergencies and patient assessment, to medical ethics, ambulance operations, and pediatrics. EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare for--and pass--the exam. Along with the book, there is also an online companion website that features two additional practice tests that you do your best on test day.
Career opportunities are abundant for certified EMTs, and this straightforward guide increases your chances of scoring higher on the computer-adaptive and practical portions of the exam so you can get out in the field and dispense lifesaving medical care. In the book, you'll find an overview of the EMT Exam, including test organization and how the exam is scored, content review with practice questions, a sneak peek at the practical exam, and one full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations.
Includes sample test questions and detailed answers throughout, as well as a sneak peek into the practical test
Gives you two bonus practice exams via the companion online test bank, with tests available in timed and untimed formats
Offers clear test-taking advice for passing the crucial, practical part of the exam
Covers the psychomotor component of the EMT Exam
EMT Exam For Dummies has everything you need to succeed as an EMT and continue your training, and with an easy-to-read style and focus on the most important details, you'll be ready to pass the exam in no time!
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Art Hsieh, MA, NREMT-P is a highly experienced paramedic, clinician, and educator, helping hundreds of students prepare for and pass the national examination process. He is the director of a collegiate paramedic academy and editorial advisor of EMS1.com.
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EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare for and pass the exam. You also have access to an online companion website that features an additional practice test and 200 flashcards to ensure that you do your best on test day. So what are you waiting for? Get started!
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Test-taking strategies and steps to succeed as an EMT
No two EMT exam experiences are exactly alike, as questions are tailored to the test-taker and range in topics from handling medical emergencies and patient assessment, to medical ethics, ambulance operations, and pediatrics. EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare forand passthe exam. Along with the book, there is also an online companion website that features two additional practice tests that you do your best on test day.
Career opportunities are abundant for certified EMTs, and this straightforward guide increases your chances of scoring higher on the computer-adaptive and practical portions of the exam so you can get out in the field and dispense lifesaving medical care. In the book, you'll find an overview of the EMT Exam, including test organization and how the exam is scored, content review with practice questions, a sneak peek at the practical exam, and one full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations.
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Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 4
Part I: Making Sense of the EMT Exam 5
Chapter 1: Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician 7
Understanding What Being an EMT Means 7
What does an EMT do? 7
Where do EMTs work? 8
Can you use EMT training for other purposes? 9
Walking through the Steps of Becoming an EMT 9
Finding and completing a class 9
Passing the National Registry Exam 9
Finishing the process 10
Maintaining Your EMT Certification 10
Chapter 2: Taking an EMT Course and Registering for the EMT Exam 13
Enrolling in and Completing an EMT Course 13
Finding a course that fits your needs 13
Being prepared for the course 14
Meeting the course requirements 16
Getting the most out of your instructors 16
Signing Up for the EMT Exam 16
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EMT Exam 19
Checking Out the Cognitive Exam 19
Breaking down the exam 19
Airway, respiration, and ventilation 20
Cardiology and resuscitation 20
Medical and obstetrics/gynecology 20
Trauma 21
EMS operations 21
Getting a grip on computer adaptive testing 22
Scoring the exam and getting your results 22
Completing the Practical Exam Portion 23
Part II: Test-Taking Tips and Strategies 25
Chapter 4: The Anatomy of the Multiple-Choice Question 27
Looking at the Parts 27
The stem 28
Distractors and the answer 28
Noting the importance of high-quality distractors 28
Aiming for the best answer 29
Breaking Down a Question Step by Step 29
Looking at the stem and answering it 29
Eliminating what's not right 30
Choosing which answer is best 31
Chapter 5: Checking Out Computer Adaptive Testing 33
Understanding How Computer Adaptive Testing Works 33
How does CAT adapt? 34
Who judges the questions' difficulty, anyway? 35
What makes CAT better? 35
Adapting to Computer Adaptive Testing 36
Chapter 6: Preparing for the Exam 37
Gearing Up to Study 37
Setting the stage 37
Staying on schedule 38
Making the Most Out of Studying 39
Using objectives…